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A knowing slared at his companion Blood and smoke If he didn’t need the vamp to help rescue Shay, he would turn him to dust where he stood

"And it could be that I have soed "Very, very small, you understand?"

"Ah, yes, I understand"

"So why have we stopped?"

"Trolls have passed by here"

It was Level’s turn to smirk "Surely you do not fear trolls?"

"Not these" Dante smiled wryly "They are all dead"

"Shay," Levet oyle," Dante returned "Viper stood at her side"

Levet shrugged "If the beasts are dead then let’s go"

He gave a shake of his head "Trolls are not the only thing to have passed here There have been varowl deep in his throat It would have to be va neck deep in them lately

"How many?"

"Six" There was a tense pause "And none of our clan"

"Not of your clan?" Levet’s heart gave a painful squeeze "That can only mean "

Dante’s pale face hardened to a stark mask "They are here to kill Viper"

Whatever their intention Shay was in danger, and that was all thatif not focused

"We cannot wait We ht in the trap ourselves?" Dante was looking distinctly fangy as he scowled at Levet "It will help no one"

"And hoill it help to hide in the shadohile they are slaughtered?"

The silver eyes flashed with frustrated fury "Be quiet and let oyle"

Levet offered a raspberry as he flapped his wings to rise higher "Fine, you cower in the shadows I shall discover what is occurring"

"Darab toward Levet’s dangling legs, his expression warning of dire retribution

Levet blithely ignored his muttered curses as he lifted himself toward the nearby rooftops, careful to keep out of the stray light thathe did, and did well, was re on the roof he e and peered doard He was no longer aware of the filth or stench Or even the thick silence that cloaked the neighborhood His attention was centered on the silver-haired Viper as being slowly forced into a long black liry vampire

Even from a distance Levet could sense that violence trembled in the air, but just as he was about to shout for Dante to rush to the rescue he watched as the limo pulled smoothly from the curb followed closely by a second liht consider Viper a conceited ass, but he did know that the vaht to the death to keep Shay safe If he were allowing hie it could only be because they had already captured Shay

Watching the auto hi next to Dante with a heavy thud He had barely caught his balance, however, when he found himself hauled off his feet by a distinctly annoyed vampire

"Next tioyle " Dante gritted

Struggling to free hilared at his companion "We do not have ti Viper into a car and driving away"

"What of Shay?"

"Ihimself to be taken captive?"

"He does not look happy, but yes"

Dante nodded, absently stroking the blade of his dagger as he considered Level’s words

"He ht," he muttered "Or they have threatened to harht very well make ree"

Dante gave an exaggerated blink "It seee to roll his eyes Vareat deal to be desired

"The lie and very black" He griarded him steadily "Do you have a point?"

"I will follow theive you directions"